Voice Editor

Job Description

Voice Editor (Contract) - Maxis (EA)

Voice Editor (Contract) - Maxis

Location: Redwood Shores, CA; Open to Remote for most US locations.

At Maxis we excel at unique thinking. It's the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We're trailblazers and great storytellers. Work with dazzling minds and dare to dream big. We change the way millions play every day. We are looking for someone passionate about games and audio that will help us craft creative soundscapes that will surprise and delight our unique and demanding players.

The Maxis Studio of Electronic Arts is looking for an Audio Artist III to join the sound team to help us ship upcoming packs for The Sims 4.

Responsibilities:
• Edit, synchronize, and compose voice samples from recording sessions to compliment character animations
• Trouble-shoot and fix bugs related to voice
• Receive and apply feedback provided by team members
• Create audio specifically designed for our unique brand
• Always be looking for ways to improve audio process, technology, and tools for voice
• You will report to the Development Director for the Audio team

Qualifications:
• 3 years of voice editing on game projects or similar audio editing experience
• Experience delivering final quality audio; either from a brief or starting with placeholder sounds in software
• Proficiency with standard audio tools (DAW, Editing, plugins) and studio tools (microphone, compressors)
• Voice editing experience with expertise in relevant software packages, such as Logic Audio, Sound Forge, and ProTools
• Proficiency with both PC and Mac platforms, and comfort with custom tools
• Experience with Game Production and Design
• A committed ear for the user experience of Voice Performance in detail
• You succeed in a lively environment and bring enthusiasm to those around you
• You can shift quickly and flexibly from multiple projects and roles
• Bonus Qualification: Max/Msp skills
• Bonus Qualification: Sound design capabilities
• Bonus Qualification: A fan of Maxis titles and what we bring to players
• Bonus Qualification: Music performance skills, vocals in particular

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyo00p-18-191-189-85-42 in your application.